The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour
Description
Discover the Emerald City on our grand 4-hour Seattle tour. Experience the vibrant tastes and sights of Seattle, while exploring distinct neighborhoods such as Chinatown and catch the perfect views from Queen Ann Hill. This public tour provides an excellent overview of Central Seattle from a comfortable bus with large viewing windows. Our tour stops at least four times throughout the excursion. We allow you to get out some on foot to explore as we believe it helps in experiencing the city and neighborhoods properly. We only offer one tour a day so we thrive on making ours the most complete tour of Seattle without you feeling like you're being hurried. Another great benefit is there is NO extra charge to be picked up at 90 percent of Seattle hotels- we are the ONLY tour company to offer this benefit- GRATIS! IF PREARRANGED IN ADVANCE we can even offer drop-offs at Cruise Ports for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends (AFTER 2:30pm).
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Itinerary
Celebrate the Holiday's - “Holiday magic awaits with a festive bonus stop added to our itinerary.”
Birth of UPS commemorated here. A private garden with an unusually large water feature that looks like your at Mt. Rainier National park.
After the Timber and Fishing industries the Klondike gold rush put Seattle on the map. Restroom opportunity.
there is a lot going on here, Oldest glass blowing studio in Seattle where they are making glass art live, Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, Waterfall Garden Park (birthplace of UPS), Occidental Park, Firefighter's Memorial, art galleries, antique stores, no chain- unique retail shops.
open air stadium where NFL Seattle Seahawks, and MLS Seattle Sounders FC play.
this is a optional part of the tour that may or may not be done depending on time. Wing Luke Asian museum, Pin Ball Museum, Tong Buildings
Where the MLB Mariners play- unique retractable roof.
A must stop if visiting Chinatown
a distinctive building designed by Rem Koolhaas.
See and taste the soul of Seattle. Food vendors, flowers, fishmongers, spice merchants, foreign delicatessens, the first Starbucks store, and Seattle's grossest attraction the gum-wall. We try to stop and let you out to grab a bite to eat. Restroom opportunity. Local food traditions and specialties. If stop is not possible then food can be purchased at Fisherman's terminal.
Learn about the Iron Dragon
Space needle, Mopop, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Grace Hospital (film location, Grey's Anatomy )
one or two or three viewpoints of Seattle, both sides of the isthmus that is Seattle the Salt water side and the fresh water side. Kerry Park, the Lynn st. viewpoint.
Classic Seattle viewpoint, a photo here proves you are in Seattle. views of Mt. Rainier.
A unique building right in the heart of the Amazon Campus full of exotic plants.
view from Queen Ann Hill
view from above. a cool park in Seattle where they used to make gas for the streetlights in Seattle.
view from the Lynn St Viewpoint.
view from above.
a funky neighborhood with diverting attractions: the Troll, Lenin statue (not John Lennon), Theo's Chocolates, part of the berlin wall and lots of art.
See a giant art installation under at bridge inspired by the childhood book (3 Billy Goats Gruff)
view from Queen Ann hill
basically, a lock is an elevator for boats- at the transition of salt and fresh water the locks allow the boats to back and forth between Puget Sound and the lakes. Additionally, Salmon, Seals, Sealions, nesting Great Blue Herons and other wildlife can be seen here regularly. Restroom opportunity.
the Seattle aquarium, the Great Wheel, the Edgewater Hotel (the only hotel you can fish out of your window), Ferry Terminals, Victoria Clipper, and Ivar's Acres of Clams. Also the SAM sculpture garden park.
Lit up at night on the water makes for another place for great views and great fun too.
contains life from the Salish Sea
Seattle has a huge fishing fleet. Ships from the tv show "Deadliest Catch" harbor here. A chance to get Chowder, Fish and Chips or other food items. restroom opportunity.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are recommended
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- No City Tour is run the same. Each of our tour guides provide a unique spin on how they show you around the City. The day's itinerary is dictated by your guide and will be provided by your guide upon pick up.
- Please note that the duration of the City Tour may vary and could extend beyond the estimated time. Factors that may affect the length of the tour include your pick-up and drop-off location, traffic conditions, guest mobility, road construction, and other unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to provide the best possible experience for all guests.
Reviews(814)
It was a comprehensive trip around the city of Seattle which gave us a taste of many of the local attractions — and it was wonderful! Our tour guide, Joe, was knowledgeable, humorous, and clearly anxious for us to enjoy his city! We did!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Seattle and got a great taste of the city’s many attractions. It’s fantastic to know that Joe’s knowledge, humor, and enthusiasm for Seattle made the experience even more enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Joe. We’re so glad you enjoyed his city, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure!
Good tour guide with good stories, my husband says give him a raise. Also liked the other people on the tour
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the stories, the company of your fellow travelers, and the overall experience. We’ll be sure to pass along your husband’s recommendation for a raise to our team! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again on another adventure!
We had a great tour of Seattle with Mark. We was full of interesting information about the area and very accommodating and pleasant. He picked us up at our hotel in a comfortable van and we had five other guests with us. Highlights included the Space Needle (from the outside), the Fremont Troll, Queen Anne Hill, Chittenden Locks (our favorite) and the famous Pike Place Market. We really enjoyed our tour with Mark!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time exploring Seattle with Mark. It’s fantastic to know that his knowledge, accommodating nature, and pleasant personality made the day so enjoyable. We’re happy you enjoyed the variety of stops, especially the Chittenden Locks and Pike Place Market. It sounds like you got a great introduction to the city, and we’re glad the comfortable transportation and small group setting added to the experience. Thank you for choosing Customized Tours and for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back to Seattle for another memorable adventure!
On a beautiful day we had a wonderful tour with a very knowledgeable and pleasant guide name James.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with James on such a beautiful day. His knowledge and pleasant personality are a big part of what makes the experience special. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future!
Great tour of Seattle with James! He has an excellent knowledge of the city, and we really enjoyed the music connected to Seattle that he played along the way. We did the tour with our two teenage daughters, and they enjoyed it too. A great way to discover the city!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed discovering Seattle with James. His knowledge of the city and the music he shared along the way are great ways to make the experience both informative and entertaining. We’re especially happy to hear that your teenage daughters enjoyed the tour too. Thank you for choosing Customized Tours, and we hope to welcome your family back to Seattle for another great experience in the future!
We read that this tour was to be 4 hours which suited us for an important event we had to attend that evening. It was an all day event. We had to leave the tour early to get back to our accommodation to get ready. Otherwise, it was nice to see the various neighborhoods of Seattle. Joe, the driver/guide, was hard to understand sometimes speaking fast and a little garbled. But he was nice and informative.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad you enjoyed seeing the different neighborhoods of Seattle and found Joe to be friendly and informative. We’re sorry for the confusion regarding the tour duration, especially since you had an important event planned that evening. We understand how disappointing it must have been to have to leave the tour early. We’ll also take note of your feedback about the pace and clarity of the commentary, as clear communication is an important part of creating a great experience. We appreciate you joining us and sharing your honest feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future!
Wonderful service. Excellent guide. Communication re pickup excellent. A very well run organisation.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you were pleased with the service, guide, and communication regarding pickup. It means a lot to know that you found our organization professional and well run. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another great experience!
Strong recommend! A very comprehensive tour of the city if you are looking to see as many neighborhoods as possible in a one day tour. Our guide Joe was very knowledgeable; he was also really fun and entertaining on the bus with his stories! There were a few stops to get out and walk and we had an hour for lunch at Pike Place. The visit to the Ballard Locks was a special treat. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and strong recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the comprehensive tour and were able to experience so many of Seattle’s neighborhoods in one day. It’s great to know that Joe’s knowledge, stories, and entertaining personality made the journey even more enjoyable. We’re glad you had time to explore on foot, enjoy lunch at Pike Place, and especially appreciated the visit to the Ballard Locks. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Joe. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again for another Seattle adventure!
Nice overview of Seattle. Saw all the important sights. Good guide commentary.
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and got to see all the important sights around Seattle. It’s great to hear that the guide commentary added to your experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on another adventure!
We had a great experience. Joe was our tour guide and he was very informative. He took extra time and didn’t rush us. Very pleasurable for sure. 10/10
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you had a great experience with Joe. His knowledge, patience, and dedication to making sure guests have a relaxed and enjoyable time are exactly what we strive for. We're glad he helped make your tour a memorable one, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for the 10/10 rating—we truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
